Washington: Aruna Miller on Tuesday scripted historical past by changing into the primary Indian-American politician to win the race of Lieutenant Governor within the state of Maryland, adjoining the US capital.

Miller, 58, a former delegate to the Maryland Home, was on the Lieutenant Governor ticket together with Wes Moore — the Democratic Governor elect.

The Lieutenant Governor is the state’s highest official following the Governor and assumes the function when the Governor is out of state or incapacitated.

The Lieutenant Governor additionally turns into the Governor ought to the Governor die, resign or be faraway from workplace.

Quickly after the polling closed on Tuesday night, Moore and Miller have been declared elected in opposition to their Republican challengers.

Each President and Vice President campaigned for him

Each President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had campaigned in favour of Moore and Miller.

In profitable the Lieutenant Governor race in Maryland, Miller overcame a last-minute stiff opposition from her distracters who accused her of courting Hindu nationalists, a cost she denied.

The truth is, her reputation amongst Indian-Individuals in Maryland is bipartisan. Among the prime Trump and Republican supporters got here out in assist of her and raised funds. Outstanding amongst them embrace Jasdip Singh Jassee.

“Maryland, tonight you confirmed the nation what a small however mighty state can do when democracy is on the poll. You selected unity over division, increasing rights over proscribing rights, and hope over worry. You selected Wes Moore and me to be your subsequent Governor and Lieutenant Governor,” Miller mentioned in her victory speech.

Miller was borin in Andhra Pradesh, India

Miller was born in Andhra Pradesh earlier than migrating to the US alongside together with her dad and mom.

“Ever since I got here to this nation in 1972, I’ve by no means stopped being excited for the promise of America. I’ll by no means cease preventing to guarantee that promise is on the market to everybody. And this promise begins with a dedication to ship a Maryland the place we go away nobody behind,” she mentioned.